resolving conflict – Mark Wieland, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-LPA

How to Turn Relationship Conflict into Relationship Growth

When a partner needs space and we need intimacy; when we’re spontaneous and they like to plan; conflicts can erupt. We tend to pair with people whose way of being in the world is different from our own, sometimes dramatically. Reframing conflict as a helpful indicator of personal and relational growth opportunities can reduce anxiety and propel a relationship forward. Approached from this standpoint, conflicts are starting points for deeper awareness. Talking to your partner about ground rules for your disagreements when both of you are calm can help you co-create parameters that will serve …

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Managing Arguments in Your Relationship

When couples argue, it's not always about big things like infidelity or childcare. The disagreements may be about relatively trivial things too, like chores and social media. Couples fight about household chores because one person feels they take on most of the work. Couples fight when one partner prioritizes work over the relationship. Couples sometimes argue over abuse/addiction issues. After couples have children, they often argue about not spending enough time with one another. Couples fight if there is too little (or too much) sex. Younger couples get …

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